August 7, 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln rejected New York Governor Horatio Seymour’s request to suspend the military draft in his state. The Enrollment Act,
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The New York Draft Riots
July 15, 1863 – Rioting over Federal conscription entered its third day, leaving New York City in the hands of a violent, angry mob. The
The Enrollment Act
March 3, 1863 – The most controversial bill that President Abraham Lincoln signed into law during this congressional session was “An Act for enrolling and
Davis Calls for Confederate Conscription
March 28, 1862 – President Jefferson Davis submitted a special message to the Confederate Congress urging members to approve conscription. In mid-March, Davis replaced interim